The Imperial Capital.
Dozens of martial artists from the Great Purity Dao Fruit Realm flew out of the Zhao residence, among them even martial artists of the Primal Chaos Dao Fruit Realm.
The Zhao family martial artists had just arrived at the Chen Gate of the Imperial Capital when they were stopped by an old eunuch dressed in a eunuch's robes.
The leader of the Zhao family members was an old man with white hair and beard. He was also one of the Zhao family's ancestors, a powerhouse of the Primal Chaos Dao Fruit Realm.
The Zhao family ancestor took one look at the old eunuch's robes, and his pupils immediately shrank.
This man was none other than the personal attendant beside the Chu Emperor, the eunuch in charge of the imperial seal... Eunuch Gui.
"Zhao family ancestor, this old servant has been awaiting you for a long time." Seeing the Zhao family ancestor, Eunuch Gui spoke with a beaming smile.
The Zhao family ancestor's expression darkened slightly as he led his people over. "Greetings, Eunuch Gui."
"Why isn't Eunuch Gui serving His Majesty at his side? What are you doing here?"
"This old servant was ordered to wait here." Eunuch Gui smiled as he spoke.
The Zhao family ancestor immediately frowned. "Whom is Eunuch Gui waiting for here?"
A meaningful smile appeared on Eunuch Gui's pale, hairless face. "His Majesty has decreed that any martial artist at or above the Primal Chaos Dao Fruit Realm is forbidden from going to the eastern outskirts."
"This old servant is here specifically to intercept the Zhao family ancestors. Please have all the martial artists of the Primal Chaos Dao Fruit Realm return."
The Zhao family ancestor's eyes gleamed shrewdly. "His Majesty... what does this mean?"
Eunuch Gui smiled. "This is His Majesty's